PEOPLE are being encouraged to drink a cuppa to raise money for charity.

Macmillan Cancer Relief is hosting the World's Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday, September 26, and is gaining support from across Mid Cheshire.

The Boar's Head in Middlewich is hosting an all-day 'coffee morning', donating money from every cup sold from 9.30am to 11pm.

Landlady Liz Graham is excited about the event. She said: 'We should raise a lot of money. Everyone is welcome, the more the merrier!'

The Boar's Head is being supported by Cheshire Coffee Services, which will donate the coffee and provide biscuits - perfect for dunking.

The town's MP, Ann Winterton, is encouraging people to register to join the coffee bash, which is now in its 13th year.

She said: 'So many people are affected by cancer, either personally or through family or friends, and many of us have experience of the wonderful care and support Macmillan Cancer Relief offers, particularly through the Macmillan nurses.

'The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is such a simple and enjoyable way to help raise money for the Macmillan charity.

'I hope as many people as possible in my constituency will join in the event.'

* To register your event, call Macmillan Cancer Relief's hotline on 0845 602 1246. A pack full of handy hints and tips to make sure your coffee morning is a success will be sent to you.

* Don't forget, Liz Graham and Pat McGuinness are inviting regulars of the pub to celebrate their engagement on Saturday from 8pm in the Boar's Head. Everyone is welcome.